Maire Johnson

Maire Johnson serves as Associate Professor of Social Sciences in the Sociology & Criminology department at Emporia State University's School of Humanities and Social Sciences, concurrently holding the role of Assessment & Accreditation Coordinator for the school. Her academic career spans pre-modern historical periods with specialized expertise in medieval Celtic cultures.

Her educational qualifications include:

• BSc in Zoology from University of Maryland College Park (1993)
• BA in History from University of Maryland College Park (2002)
• MA in Medieval Studies from University of Toronto Centre for Medieval Studies (2003)
• PhD in Medieval Studies from University of Toronto Centre for Medieval Studies (2010)

Dr. Johnson's research centers on Celtic-speaking regions across medieval Europe and beyond, with primary focus on early medieval Irish legal systems, literary traditions, and historical narratives. She examines cultural connections between Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Isle of Man, Cornwall, Brittany, northern England, France, Galicia (Spain), and Galatia (Turkey), while also investigating modern reinterpretations of medieval themes through courses like Medieval Magic in Modern Culture and Medievalisms: The Use and Misuse of the Middle Ages.

Her interdisciplinary approach bridges historical scholarship with contemporary cultural analysis, extending to teaching the Modern World Cultures course. Beyond academia, Dr. Johnson actively contributes to ornithological research through bird monitoring for Cornell Laboratory of Ornithology, maintains native Flint Hills prairie ecosystems in her gardens, and advocates for accessible housing solutions through the Tiny House movement.